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The Presidency has debunked the widely circulated reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had sacked three Ministers, describing the story as a fabrication with no basis in fact. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his verified X handle, @aonanuga, on Tuesday night, expressed deep concern over the dangerous trend. The erroneous reports, which quickly gained traction on social media, claimed that President Tinubu had dismissed the Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu; the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.  Citing a non-existent statement allegedly issued by Onanuga, the reports misled the public and triggered widespread speculation. Describing the development as not only irresponsible but dangerous to national stability, Onanuga called for decisive action against fake news merchants. “Security agencies must urgently take action against fake news websit...

Aside from the Group Managing Directors of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS),  Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries that were relieved of their duties yesterday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has also asked over 200 staff with a year to retirement to quit. A reliable insider source  in the NNPCL revealed to The Nation on Wednesday morning that the comprehensive list of the affected staff was not available yet. He however noted that the affected ones know themselves. NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, didn’t pick calls from The Nation to confirm the report. But speaking with The Nation on the condition of anonymity, the insider source in NNPCL said:  “Bala Wunti was not sacked but retired. He was also due to retire next year.” The NNPCL Chief Executive Officer Engr Bashir Bayo Ojulari was said to have sacked Wunti and Onoja in his reshuffling of the management of the company. Ojulari h...

R esidents of Kulanla Odomoola in Ogun State were left in shock on Saturday after a suspected human parts trafficker, identified simply as Gani, confessed to making a living from selling human body parts for the past decade. Gani was arrested by troops of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, operating under the 35 Artillery Brigade, while reportedly on his way to deliver a body part to a prospective buyer.   His arrest was made during a routine patrol in the area, preventing what could have been a near-lynching by an angry mob who had accosted him.   In his confessional statement, Gani openly admitted to his gruesome trade, revealing that he sourced the human parts mainly from cemeteries and abandoned corpses. "I have been surviving on selling human parts for the last 10 years," he confessed. "I dig up most of the parts I sell from newly dug graves in cemeteries while I get others from corpses abandoned by the roadsides." The suspect’s confession, made in the pres...

A  document exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters has uncovered plans by President Bola Tinubu to transfer the management of the State House Medical Centre to a private facility manager. The letter announcing the start of the contracting process for the State House Clinic was, curiously, written on the Ministry of Education’s letterhead and signed by the Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa. Addressed to the Permanent Secretary to the State House in the Presidential Villa, Temitope Peter Fashedemi, the letter dated March 25, 2025, detailed the inauguration of a committee tasked with overseeing the handover of the facility to "private managers." The letter noted that following the approval of President Bola Tinubu, processes to contract the State House Medical Centre to private facility managers had commenced. It further stated that a Technical Working Group (TWG) had been set up to oversee the process. The letter asked for the nomination of a representative from the Minist...

The Ogun State Government has arraigned two individuals, Abdulazeez Anidugbe and Ibikunle Kazeem, before the Magistrate Court in Isabo on a two-count charge of public assault and obstruction of public officers from performing their duties. The two were arraigned following an assault on town planning officers of the Zonal Rounda Authority while on official duty. The individuals allegedly incited a mob to attack officers of the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority, OGPDPA, as they attempted to remove an illegal structure erected on the right-of-way. DAILY POST reported that a celebrity, Idris Okikiola, also known as Portable, similarly assaulted officers some months ago while they were carrying out their official duties. His actions were widely condemned, raising concerns about the increasing frequency of assaults and general lawlessness directed towards government officials. Reacting to the incident, the acting general manager of the authority, Itunu Jolaoluwa, strongl...

Tech billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, on Friday reacted to the United States Navy’s decision to cancelled wasteful IT contracts, 45 grants and awards funding in the country. DAILY POST reports that Secretary of the United States Navy, John C. Phelan, had  on Thursday night announced that almost $300million was saved after he canceled wasteful IT contracts, 45 grants and awards funding. According to Phelan, the IT contracts are ineffective and over-budget. Reacting to the development on Friday, DOGE, in a tweet on X, hailed Phelan and the US Navy for doing a “great work.” “Great work by @SecNav @USNavy canceling wasteful grants, such as the  “population consequences of the disturbance of humpback whales in the context of climate change,” DOGE wrote. This is coming after DOGE recently hailed  the Department of Justice’ s decision to cut millions of dollars in wasteful grants. Meanwhile, DOGE has been mandated by United States P...

A senior Palestinian official familiar with Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations has told the BBC that Qatari and Egyptian mediators have proposed a new formula to end the war in Gaza. According to the official, it envisages a truce lasting between five and seven years, the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, a formal end to the war, and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. A senior Hamas delegation was due to arrive in Cairo for consultations. The last ceasefire collapsed a month ago when Israel resumed bombing Gaza, with both sides blaming each other for the failure to keep it going. Israel has not commented on the mediators’ plan. Meanwhile, at least 26 Palestinians were killed and 60 others injured by Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry said on Tuesday. Residents and eyewitnesses described the air strikes as “extremely intense.” According to witnesse...

Former presidential adviser, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed , has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to consider stepping aside “for a new generation of Nigerians who can carry the nation forward with fresh energy and ideas”, in the 2027 general elections. In an open letter made available on Wednesday to Daily Trust, Baba-Ahmed appealed to Tinubu to shelve any plans of seeking re-election in 2027. ‘Step aside to shape your legacy’ “Our generation has done its time. It would be a masterstroke if you and your party yielded the field to new voices and new leadership. That way, you could catalyse a peaceful, historic transformation and inspire a new political culture rooted in merit, unity, and progress,” he said. He added that the president should reflect on the legacy he wishes to leave behind and how history will remember him. “You hold what your opposition lacks: the power to reduce the harshness of life for the average Nigerian. Use it well. Watch 2027, yes—but don’t become consumed by it,” he ...

Nigerian singer and songwriter  Oludipe Oluwasanmi David , professionally known as  Spyro ,  is celebrating a major milestone as he unveils his stunning multi-million naira mansion. The  ‘Who’s your guy’  crooner had taken to his  Instagram  page to share a video of his luxuriously furnished home, which he described as nothing short of divine. In the video, Spyro could be seen giving fans a tour of his apartment while revealing that he personally designed the interior himself. Spyro also used the moment to reflect on his journey from hardship to abundance, giving all the credit to his unwavering faith in God. A part of his post read; “2 years ago I was a write off and sometimes I still feel like I am dreaming cos how did I move from that to owning properties and living like this same me that many told that I wouldn’t last in this industry for tagging myself Jesus boy and someone particularly asked me to check and see if anyone has ever done it and surv...

  Controversial singer,  Portable  laments as he claims that his critics are using  police  to look for him again. He took to his Instagram page to lament this, barely a week after  he was released from jail. According to him, ever since it became known that Burna Boy gave him money for defeating Portable, people are now looking for him to arrest. He lamented that his arrest is getting out of hand already. Portable said … “Them hear say ODOWGU don send money them don start to dey use police dey look for me again make sha no k‘!l me because this don _ dey too much”

Jelena Ostapenko is starting to show shades of the form that saw her crowned French Open champion eight years ago with the Latvian knocking over the top two players in the world en route to winning the Stuttgart Open title on Monday. Ostapenko  became the first woman to beat the world number one and number two in the same claycourt event since Serena Williams at Madrid in 2012 by beating Aryna Sabalenka in the final and Iga Swiatek in the quarters. Her ninth tour-level title, and just her second on clay, lifted Ostapenko six places in the world rankings to 18th, marking her out as a dark horse ahead of Roland Garros, which begins on May 25. "Honestly, I didn't tell anyone, but I felt confident since the first day. I had a strange feeling in a good way," she told reporters in Stuttgart. "When I came here, I felt like something's going to happen this week. I pretty much felt that I can win this tournament. "I think I'm improving day by day and I'm p...

The Los Angeles Clippers bounced back from a game-one defeat, beating the Nuggets 105-102 in Denver behind a brilliant 39-point performance from Kawhi Leonard. Leonard  made 15 of his 19 shot attempts and the Clippers withstood NBA Most Valuable Player  Nikola Jokic 's triple-double of 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to level their Western Conference series at 1-1. It was another pulsating contest in  Denver , where the Clippers bounced back from a narrow game-one overtime defeat thanks to a vintage performance from Leonard - an NBA champion in 2014 and 2019 who has been hindered by injury in recent seasons. He set the tone early, making nine of his 10 shots in the first half and sending the Clippers into half-time up 55-52 with a buzzer-beating three-pointer. In a game that featured 18 lead changes, the Nuggets tied it at 100-100 with 2:07 to play on a three-pointer by  Murray . But  Norman Powell  came up with a steal and drained...

The Police Command in Bauchi State has confirmed a tragic industrial accident which claimed the lives of four workers at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi. The spokesman of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakili, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Sunday in Bauchi. According to him, the incident occurred during a sludge extraction operation in plant tunnels. Wakili listed the victims as Shayibu Hamza (48), Abdulmalik Yahya (29), Jamilu Inusa (29) and Ibrahim Musa (42). The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that they were all residents of Firo village in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. According to Wakili, the workers were inside a clarifier clearing blockages from pit pipes when the incident happened. They were pulled out unconscious and rushed to Specialist Hospital in Bauchi, where they were pronounced dead. Wakili said the workers had entered a clarifier to dislodge pit pipes when the incident occurred. “Police personnel were deployed on time to the scene as investig...

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis was elected pope on March 13, 2013, becoming the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church . He had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel. Pope faced fierce criticism from conservatives, who accused him of trashing cherished traditions. He also drew the ire of progressives, who felt he should have done much more to reshape the 2,000-year-old Church.

The Bauchi State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security before, during, and after the Easter celebration. The command gave the assurance in a statement by its spokesman, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, on Friday, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu. The Commissioner wished Christians and all residents a peaceful Easter, urging everyone to promote peace, unity, and progress. He also called on religious leaders and worshippers to cooperate with security personnel for a smooth celebration. According to the statement, to ensure safety, operatives from various units have been deployed across key areas, including worship centres, fun spots, and major roads. The Commissioner urged them to be firm but respectful in carrying out their duties. The statement added that patrol vehicles, foot patrol teams, and undercover officers are on ground to strengthen security. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station, vi...

  Traffic was brought to a standstill on the outbound section of the  Lagos-Ibadan Expressway  on Saturday morning following a trailer accident near the Berger axis in Lagos State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, involved a lone trailer transporting a container that overturned and completely obstructed the outward-bound carriageway. As of the time of filing this report, vehicular movement had been halted for over an hour, with the traffic gridlock extending from the Berger Bridge to the Old Toll Gate near 7Up. The disruption has forced some motorists to drive against traffic on the inward-bound lane, further compounding the congestion. Emergency response teams were yet to fully clear the obstruction and restore normal flow as of press time.

Gunmen killed three policemen and a civilian in Achị, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State on Tuesday, April 14, 2025. The attackers also set fire to the operational vehicle of the police officers. The incident occurred at a checkpoint near the popular Ozudaa market in the community. Details of the attack remain unclear, as the Enugu State Police Command has yet to confirm the incident. A viral video circulating on social media showed the bodies of the fallen policemen lying by the roadside. It is still uncertain whether the gunmen came from the Awgu or Oji end of the road to carry out the attack. Two indigenous people of Achị, Maxwell and Daniel, confirmed the attack and the deaths. They also stated that the civilian victim was a well-known young man in the area.

The naira yesterday depreciated to N1, 620 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,618 per dollar on Tuesday. But, the Naira appreciated to N1,599 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,599 per dollar from N1,604 per dollar on Tuesday, indicating N5 appreciation for the naira. Consequently, the margin between the parallel market and NFEM rate widened to N21 per dollar from N14 Tuesday.

The Enugu State Police Command has refuted reports that Fulani herdsmen recently launched a series of attacks on some villages in the state, killing no fewer than 25 persons. According to the command, through its spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, its scrutiny showed the report as “entirely false, sensational, and mischievous.” The command asserted that the report contained fabricated names and incidents that never occurred in the state. He said the report was a “calculated attempt to misinform the public and undermine the efforts of security agencies in maintaining peace and security in the state.” Some media platforms had reported that about 25 people have been killed in recent days, and many others injured in the agrarian communities of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State following an onslaught by herdsmen. According to the reports, the latest attacks have overwhelmed local communities, leaving behind a trail of death, displacement, and growing despair among residents such tha...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into an alleged N1.3 trillion cryptocurrency fraud connected to the now-defunct digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). According to the EFCC, the commission is collaborating with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) to trace local and international suspects involved in the massive scam. CBEX, said to have been run by a group of foreign nationals in collaboration with Nigerian partners, abruptly shut down operations on Monday. The sudden collapse left thousands of investors locked out of their accounts. Many reported waking up to find their account balances wiped, with the platform demanding further deposits before access could be regained. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, revealed that the commission had already begun investigating the platform prior to its collapse, based on credible intelligence reports. “We had our intelligence before the incident. W...

Israeli airstrikes   destroyed part of a hospital   in Gaza City   early Sunday, according to local health officials, as Israeli forces continue to pound the enclave’s shattered hospitals even as the humanitarian crisis grows. There were no casualties in the strike on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, according to Gaza health officials, as patients and hospital staff members evacuated following  Israeli military orders . Dr. Fadel Naim, the hospital’s administrative director, told NBC News that it was the last central medical center in Gaza City and was now out of service, adding that the Israeli military strike had attacked a building housing reception and the emergency department, “completely destroying it.” An image of the blast showed a blinding yellow flash lighting up the night sky as a missile struck, engulfing the hospital in flames. NBC News verified multiple scenes from Al-Alhi Baptist Hospital showing people in beds being wheeled away from the area, as well as the...

Two men have died after being trapped under rubble during a rockslide at an unauthorised mining site in Farin-Doki, Shiroro Local Government Area , Niger State. The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a statement late on Monday, saying it occurred on Sunday.  “We received information that a mining site in the remote Farin-Doki area had collapsed,” the statement read.  Officers from the Erena Division, alongside local residents, responded swiftly to the distress call and launched a rescue operation at the scene.  “During the operation, the bodies of two victims, identified as natives of Kano State, were recovered from the rubble. Sadly, they were confirmed dead at the scene. Their remains were subsequently conveyed to a hospital in Zumba for further procedures,” Abiodun said. He continued, “Preliminary investigations suggested that the deceased had ventured into the site during the night, likely to engage in illegal mining ...

Long before ‘ Peru ‘ took over airwaves,   Fireboy DML   was just a recent graduate chasing a dream in Lagos, with no connections, no clear plan, and no guarantees. He was writing songs to survive, performing to unrecognised crowds, and keeping his struggles quiet from his family. Then came a message from  Olamide . Out of the blue. A WhatsApp DM that would change everything. Fireboy shares on the 90s Baby Show. According to him, Olamide wasn’t even looking to sign anyone at the time, but after hearing Fireboy’s sound, he reached out via WhatsApp, and just like that, Fireboy became part of the YBNL family. A real “sliding into your destiny” moment. That belief led to a record deal with YBNL and, eventually, his breakout track ‘Jealous,’ which first appeared on the YBNL Mafia Family compilation in 2018. It was the beginning of a new chapter. One that would bring ‘Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps,’ sold-out shows, international tours, and features with global superstar...